Commander Kenya Army Lieutenant General David Ketter officially flagged off a fleet of ambulances at Headquarters Kenya Army, Nairobi on 07 November 2025, marking a significant stride in bolstering Kenya Army’s emergency medical response capabilities.
This deployment reflects a strategic commitment to ensuring rapid, effective medical support across all formations and operational theatres.
The ambulances will be strategically positioned to provide wider coverage and reduced response times, aligning directly with the Commander Kenya Army’s philosophy of delivering quality healthcare to Service Personnel and their dependents. This capability enhancement underscores the Army’s adherence to operational readiness and personnel welfare as fundamental pillars of force effectiveness.
Equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment, these ambulances facilitate advanced pre-hospital care with features including advanced life support systems, diagnostic tools, and integrated communication technologies. Such enhancements are expected to significantly improve casualty survival rates, particularly in remote and complex operational environments.
At the flag-off ceremony, the Commander emphasized the strategic imperative of robust medical services within the Army.
“Our soldiers operate in challenging environments, and safeguarding their health is paramount. These ambulances symbolize our unwavering dedication to the welfare of our personnel and readiness to respond swiftly to medical emergencies, whether on the battlefield or during humanitarian operations,” noted Lt Gen Ketter.
Furthermore, this initiative forms part of Kenya Defence Forces’ broader strategy to modernize its medical infrastructure and logistical framework. Enhanced ambulance capabilities will also strengthen the Army’s support to civilian authorities during natural disasters, pandemics, and other emergency situations, reinforcing civil-military cooperation and national resilience.
Present during the flag-off ceremony was the Deputy Commander, Kenya Army Maj Gen Mohamed Hassan, Army Chiefs of Branches, Senior Officers, Officers, and Service Members.
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